Project Associate

Position: Project Associate Location: Baltimore, MD Salary: $75k - $80k About Pharmaron Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services. We support over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADCs, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. Job Overview The Project Associate plays a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of client and internal programs by providing high-level coordination, organization, and operational support to the Project Management team. Serving as a central point of communication across cross‑functional teams, this role helps manage timelines, track deliverables, prepare project updates, and maintain momentum across multiple active projects. Key Responsibilities Supports the project management team during internal and external meetings Coordinates various activities and gathers information on projects progress to prepare project progress reports Provides administrative coordination support to the director of project management and project managers and maintains project pending lists and meeting agendas Under general supervision, Project Associates provide skills and experience within an area of clinical research required for various research projects Under general supervision of a project manager, the Project Associate collects, enters, and organizes data and other information to support research projects; carries out basic project management tasks; takes notes, transcribes meeting minutes, organizes materials for and provides draft inputs to written products such as project documentation, progress reports, research reports, and briefings Project Associates may provide administrative support to projects such as coordination of IRB packages, and coordination of day‑to‑day project management operations What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related or relevant field 2+ years of professional experience in project coordination, operations, research support, healthcare, biotech, CRO, or similar environments Mandarin language skills are strongly preferred Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and urgency Experience working in regulated or quality‑focused environments is a plus Why Pharmaron? Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China. Collaborative Culture Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China. Benefits Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions Employer‑funded Health Reimbursement Account Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 100% Employer‑paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 401k plan with generous employer match Access to an Employee Assistance Program As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and fosters an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd.